August weather forecastKati, Mali

Weather in August

August in Kati persists with the rainy season, trailing slightly behind July with a still substantial 137 millimeters of rainfall. Albeit, there's a downward trend in temperature from July to August, facilitating a more comfortable living environment. The pressure remains constant, underscoring the region’s stability despite the heavy rains. Furthermore, August attracts the highest relative humidity of the year, amplifying the rainy season's intensity. As the month moves towards its end, there is a tangible reduction in the number of sunshine days.

Temperature

August is Kati's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and lows of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 137mm (5.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kati, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of August, in Kati, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:43 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Kati, with an average of 7.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Kati is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.